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Student teaching programs suspended due to coronavirus concerns

April 23, 2020 by Meghan Long

Due to the sudden and indefinite closure of all Abilene, ACS and Wylie ISD schools, all student teaching programs have been suspended. “We miss our students so much,” said Rylee Clinton, senior elementary education major from Fort Worth. “We are so sad that we do not get to finish the semester with them, but trust that this is the best decision ... [Read More…]

ACU endowment plunges 10 percent in two months

April 21, 2020 by Owen Simpson

ACU's endowment portfolio has seen a 10 percent decline over the past two months, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the steep drop, Chief Investment Officer Jack Rich said he believes it won't create too many issues. "I do not see that our mission has changed because of the pandemic," Rich said. "We will continue to provide resources to ... [Read More…]

Commencement awards affected by graduation delay

April 21, 2020 by Dillon Daniel

Due to the delay of this year’s commencement ceremony to Aug. 7- 8, awards given to students at the ceremony will follow suit. “At this point, we don't have any plans to let the students know before August,” Susan Gore, vice president of Student Life, said. The delay comes from an email by Dr. Phil Schubert, addressed to the ACU ... [Read More…]

Police Log: April 7-14, 2020

April 17, 2020 by David Mitchell

04/07/2020 8:15 a.m.- BURGLARY (BUSINESS)- ACU FACILITIES: ONSTEAD SCIENCE CENTER ACUPD investigated an unlocked door at the Onstead Science Center and determined that a series of burglaries had occurred. Subsequent investigation resulted in the identification of the suspect and recovery of a large assortment of computers, electronics, and tools ... [Read More…]

Student mission trip shows global effect on missions due to COVID-19

April 17, 2020 by Sydney Varner

As travel bans and quarantines continue to increase across the United States, ACU students continue to experience the global chaos that has been caused by COVID-19. Katie Walker, a freshman psychology major from Coppell, traveled to Zambia on a missionary care trip and has since returned to the United States as of March 24. “We went to ... [Read More…]

Leaders of the university to answer questions via livestream

April 16, 2020 by Allison Harrell

A live streamed question and answer meeting for students and parents with Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost of the university, and Dr. Tamara Long, vice president for enrollment management and interim vice president for student life, will begin tomorrow at 1 p.m. The livestream will be held through ... [Read More…]

Oxford and Leipzig programs to combine for the fall

April 16, 2020 by Dillon Daniel

Construction and renovation of ACU’s new Oxford house for the Oxford study abroad program will be put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The house, which was originally supposed to be ready by the beginning of the fall semester, is located at 163 Woodstock Road, covering 6457 square feet and has eight bedrooms, six bathrooms, two kitchens, ... [Read More…]

ACU hires Jerrod Cook as track and field head coach

April 13, 2020 by Owen Simpson

Jerrod Cook has been named ACU's new track and field head coach to lead the team in the 2021 season. This announcement takes place after former head coach Lance Bingham accepted the head coaching job at Liberty University. "It's a great honor," Cook said. "I'm very excited and feel extremely grateful to be able to be in this position. I'm ... [Read More…]

SGA to hold interest meetings online via Google Hangout

April 10, 2020 by Tyler Henderson

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, SGA is hosting virtual interest meetings for officer positions online for the upcoming school year via Google Hangout. As the spring semester begins to wind down, SGA members are searching for those interested in running for officer positions for the upcoming school year. SGA President Lauren Wasson said ... [Read More…]

ResLife has new measures to keep residents safe

April 9, 2020 by Alyssa High

Residence Life has implemented new measures to keep remaining residents safe. On March 20, ACU President Phil Shubert announced via email that residents have until May 31 to move out of their residence halls: "At this time, out of an abundance of caution and care, we are limiting access to our residence halls to students who currently meet ... [Read More…]